מְצוּרָה
me.tsu.rahfortressHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · feminine8 occurrences3 books8 verses
Definition
or מְצֻרָה; feminine of H4692; a hemming in, i.e. (objectively) a mound (of siege), or (subjectively) a rampart (of protection), (abstractly) fortification
Traditional renderings: fenced (city, fort, munition, strong hold.
Traditional renderings: fenced (city, fort, munition, strong hold.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders מְצוּרָה:
- θλῖψιςthlipsis“pressure”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
8 total
- 2 Chronicles 11:10מְצֻרֽוֹת׃ · the fortifiedZorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, the fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin.
- 2 Chronicles 11:11הַמְּצֻר֑וֹת · their fortificationsHe strengthened their fortifications and put officers in them, with supplies of food, oil, and wine.
- 2 Chronicles 11:23הַמְּצֻר֔וֹת · the fortifiedRehoboam also acted wisely by dispersing some of his sons throughout the districts of Judah and Benjamin, and to all the fortified cities. He gave them abundant provisions and sought many wives for them.
- 2 Chronicles 12:4הַמְּצֻר֖וֹת · the fortifiedHe captured the fortified cities of Judah and came as far as Jerusalem.
- 2 Chronicles 14:6מְצוּרָ֖ה · fortifiedBecause the land was at peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. In those days no one made war with him, because the LORD had given him rest.
- 2 Chronicles 21:3מְצֻר֖וֹת · the fortifiedTheir father had given them many gifts of silver and gold and precious things, as well as the fortified cities in Judah; but he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn.
- Isaiah 29:3מְצֻרֹֽת׃ · siege worksI will camp in a circle around you; I will besiege you with towers and set up siege works against you.
- Nahum 2:1מְצֻרָ֑ה · the fortressOne who scatters advances against you, O Nineveh. Guard the fortress! Watch the road! Brace yourselves! Summon all your strength!